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Forum: Vintage Kin 07-08-2023, 06:58 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 349,209
Posted By idoco
The cable is a Furrion male connector. It plugs...

The cable is a Furrion male connector. It plugs into a Furrion solar port.

The second picture is a Zamp solar port (positive and negative connectors in the center). As mentioned above it is...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-04-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 349,209
Posted By idoco
RVs and camper vans usually have both a starter...

RVs and camper vans usually have both a starter battery and a house battery bank. The starter battery is for the "car stuff". Starting engine, dashboard lights, and other electrical components...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-02-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,861
Posted By idoco
Good info. Few comments (we've towed at least...

Good info. Few comments (we've towed at least 25k miles electric).

ABRP is pretty good if you can give it provide it with accurate "baseline" consumption numbers for your tow combo.

Speed...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-11-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,801
Posted By idoco
There are EV towing discussion groups on FB as...

There are EV towing discussion groups on FB as well as on the major Tesla forum.

I think that EV's for local carriers, ones without the need for long range, are already starting to transition. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-11-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,801
Posted By idoco
Part 2/2 Range...now we're at the crux of EV...

Part 2/2

Range...now we're at the crux of EV towing. I'm going to digress for a second. Range is not a static, monolithic measurement. I prefer to re-frame the term "range" as "enough range for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-11-2022, 07:58 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,801
Posted By idoco
Part 1/2 replying to @gypsydad Agreed....

Part 1/2 replying to @gypsydad



Agreed. (Some of the older single axle AS's are a bit closer in weight.)

Weight isn't the biggest factor for range. Trailer aerodynamics combined with towing...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-08-2022, 06:09 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,801
Posted By idoco
Happy to add my two-cents...FWIW. We've...

Happy to add my two-cents...FWIW.

We've towed our Bowlus with our Tesla Model X for at least 25K miles over the last five years. Our trailer is 24' long with a GVWR of 3500 lbs. We use the stock...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-17-2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 18,169
Posted By idoco
"Here's a quick post on our recent coast to coast...

"Here's a quick post on our recent coast to coast trip with our Tesla Model X towing our Bowlus.

Teaser...we traveled five weeks and 7,000 miles cross country and back with our Model X towing our...
Forum: On The Road... 08-02-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,263
Posted By idoco
Woman in parking lot in Kansas "Do you...

Woman in parking lot in Kansas

"Do you cook?"

<Confused pause on my part>

"You are a traveling chef...right?"

<More confused pause on my part>
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-06-2022, 06:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,400
Posted By idoco
The majority of the time, probably better than...

The majority of the time, probably better than 80% of the time, we don't have to unhitch. Most of the time the superchargers are pretty empty.

We can usually pull across one end of the...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-03-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 710
Posted By idoco
Nice looking combo. Looking forward to seeing...

Nice looking combo. Looking forward to seeing your range, charging times, and power consumption numbers. Also please post about your experiences with the CCS charging networks.

Welcome to the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-30-2022, 06:41 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,207
Posted By idoco
On average we unhook one out of every four to...

On average we unhook one out of every four to five stops.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-27-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,400
Posted By idoco
I'm shocked too. My MX weighs almost three...

I'm shocked too. My MX weighs almost three thousand pounds less than the Rivian. Yet it's payload capacity is just under 1400 lbs.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-26-2022, 07:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,207
Posted By idoco
Quick "back of the napkin math"... Typical...

Quick "back of the napkin math"...

Typical AS AC unit uses ~1500 watt/hour while running. Thats 36 kWh in one day. On a three day stay that's ~100kWh.

When I charge at a campground I'm...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-25-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,400
Posted By idoco
Looked at AS before buying the Bowlus. Have not...

Looked at AS before buying the Bowlus. Have not owned an AS prior to the Bowlus.

In this thread (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f417/bowlus-road-chief-144169.html) there is a good discussion by...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-24-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,207
Posted By idoco
My speed was a bit faster than 60 mph. One of...

My speed was a bit faster than 60 mph. One of the few times I've traveled above the speed limit while towing. Had to be somewhere the next day and needed to do the trip in one day.

Summary...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-24-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,207
Posted By idoco
Agreed. My MX with a single axle AS would...

Agreed. My MX with a single axle AS would probably have top range of ~150.

I'd like to see the Rivian pull a smaller AS. I'd bet with the 125kWh battery pack and a smaller AS it could get...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-24-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,207
Posted By idoco
Our experience has been a little different. We...

Our experience has been a little different. We just drove back from Flagstaff AZ to Philadelphia PA. ~2500 miles in five days. We have 20k+ miles towing electric.

Our "dead empty range" is ~200...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-24-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,207
Posted By idoco
Every campground that has electrical service at...

Every campground that has electrical service at your site is a "charging station".
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-24-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,207
Posted By idoco
$0.14 might be a good estimate for home charging....

$0.14 might be a good estimate for home charging. But on the road, DC/DC charging rates tend to be more expensive.

In his video the rate was $0.24. This was for 350kW charging as an Electrify...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-21-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,400
Posted By idoco
Our Bowlus is 2500 lbs empty. 3500 lbs max. ...

Our Bowlus is 2500 lbs empty. 3500 lbs max.

Weight isn't the biggest factor. Aerodynamics are a much bigger factor. There are discussions on the Tesla forums comparing trailers.

In general...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-21-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,400
Posted By idoco
Don't get me wrong. EV towing isn't for everyone...

Don't get me wrong. EV towing isn't for everyone at this point. For long trips it's not the same as ICE towing. Increased range and decreased stop frequency would be welcome.

But it is less...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-21-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 43,857
Posted By idoco
Demo from 2013...been there...done that.... ...

Demo from 2013...been there...done that....

https://www.businessinsider.com/teslas-battery-swapping-plan-isnt-working-out-2015-6
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-20-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,400
Posted By idoco
On our return trip we had ~2500 miles to cover...

On our return trip we had ~2500 miles to cover and did it in five days. We started out mid morning and only drove during the daylight hours.

Most of our days were in the 450-500 mile range. The...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-20-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,400
Posted By idoco
We're pretty experienced traveling with the EV...

We're pretty experienced traveling with the EV and trailer. Probably have over 20k+ miles towing, including three months in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. So no courage needed. Although when we...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-19-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,400
Posted By idoco
Not towing was a weekend, round trip from...

Not towing was a weekend, round trip from Flagstaff to LA. We were on a tight schedule so needed to make haste. We left the trailer in AZ with family for a few days.

As for speed while...
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-19-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 349,209
Posted By idoco
*Cost of “fuel” for trip...$0... compared to...

*Cost of “fuel” for trip...$0... compared to ~$3000 in gas if we had done the trip with a similarly sized SUV and AS.

*We have unlimited free supercharging with our Model X. If we had a newer...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-18-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,400
Posted By idoco
Towing with an electric vehicle cross country and back

Here's a quick post on our recent coast to coast trip with our Tesla Model X towing our Bowlus.

Teaser...we traveled five weeks and 7,000 miles cross country and back with our Model X towing our...
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-18-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 349,209
Posted By idoco
That was us. We were headed back to Pennsylvania...

That was us. We were headed back to Pennsylvania from a five week, coast to coast trip. Babler was an overnight stop on the way back.

Our Bowlus is a twenty four foot model. The newer ones are...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-11-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,348
Posted By idoco
I meant CO (Carbon Monoxide) detector....

I meant CO (Carbon Monoxide) detector....
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-10-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,348
Posted By idoco
CO2 detectors will also go off with other gasses....

CO2 detectors will also go off with other gasses. I've set off CO2 detectors with hydrogen sulfide gas while performing equalization charging on lead acid batteries.
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-04-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 349,209
Posted By idoco
In the meantime.... From snow on the East...

In the meantime....

From snow on the East coast at the start of the trip to....

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boondocking in the Kaibab National Forest outside the Grand Canyon

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Forum: Vintage Kin 04-28-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 349,209
Posted By idoco
Yes. Notify me when you start it.

Yes. Notify me when you start it.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-28-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,973
Posted By idoco
I do. I've used 120V 30A charging for electric...

I do. I've used 120V 30A charging for electric vehicles at home as well as charging at campgrounds when we tow.

I'm going to use Tesla's numbers just because that's what I'm most familiar with. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-11-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 16,695
Posted By idoco
There are plenty of threads on the...

There are plenty of threads on the TeslaMotorsClub (https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/forums/-/list) forum on towing. A good place to start is with this one...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-18-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 349,209
Posted By idoco
Here is a compilation of discussions I've had...

Here is a compilation of discussions I've had both on public and private forums.
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AS vs Bowlus. Both great campers...but really different layouts and philosophies.

The AS is...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-17-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 349,209
Posted By idoco
As a Bowlus owner I'd be happy to share my...

As a Bowlus owner I'd be happy to share my experience. You can either respond to this message or private message me.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-16-2021, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,182
Posted By idoco
"Berkey Water Filter (I like the Berkey > seems...

"Berkey Water Filter (I like the Berkey > seems to do a good job filtering water... but it seems like something to use when you stay put in 1 site for multiple days vs. just 1 night. Curious whether...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-10-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 43,857
Posted By idoco
Yes...sorta. That is my old MX setup (90D). ...

Yes...sorta. That is my old MX setup (90D).

Just had the battery pack upgraded. So now a MX100D. The numbers I quoted are based off of the 100D pack. 300+ miles range without the camper. 200...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-10-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 43,857
Posted By idoco
Waiting for a charge to finish is rarely an...

Waiting for a charge to finish is rarely an issue. Every few hours we stop to use the bathroom, grab coffee, and walk the dogs. These things happen whether we use an EV or an ICE vehicle. Most of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-09-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 43,857
Posted By idoco
We have towed with our Model X over 15k miles the...

We have towed with our Model X over 15k miles the last couple years. Usually try to keep towing days less than 250 miles (I'm in no rush). But have done days over 500 miles, including a 600+ mile...
Forum: On The Road... 07-25-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,044
Posted By idoco
Union Station Parking Garage ...

Union Station Parking Garage

https://www.cheddaryeti.com/2012/06/12/urban-camping-washington-dc-found-art-rv-parking/
Forum: Boondocking 07-07-2021, 06:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,719
Posted By idoco
Delaware State Forest has free boondocking sites....

Delaware State Forest has free boondocking sites. You just need to email them a few days in advance to get a permit.

https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Delaware/Pages/Camping.aspx
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-08-2021, 06:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,616
Posted By idoco
You should be fine...with a few caveats* ...

You should be fine...with a few caveats*

There are plenty of Tesla owners who tow AS's. Usually the late 201x's Sport 22. Similar specs to the Caravel. Many switched from the OEM hitch to an...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-07-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By idoco
Looks upside down. After flipping... 1 and...

Looks upside down. After flipping...

1 and 2, the lowest, should go to water pump and to drain. Overflow/air inlet should be 3, at top. Fresh water fill should be one of the larger ones (4 or...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-30-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By idoco
Could you be more specific? To original...

Could you be more specific?

To original thread poster...we have an Alde 3010 and have been very happy with it.
Forum: Base Camp 03-23-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,719
Posted By idoco
Agreed. The problem, as you said, is how you...

Agreed. The problem, as you said, is how you define 50%.

If it 50% SOC open circuit voltage. Which means you have to periodically shed the load and check the voltage. Also what is "really 50%...
Forum: Base Camp 03-21-2021, 07:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,719
Posted By idoco
*Addendum to my previous post on battery testing ...

*Addendum to my previous post on battery testing

If you have a battery monitor with a shunt you can forgo the clock and just read the amps used before shutoff directly from the monitor.

If you...
Forum: Base Camp 03-20-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,719
Posted By idoco
The battery testers used at most auto parts...

The battery testers used at most auto parts stores are generally for testing starter batteries. To accurately test deep cycle battery capacity you need to do a discharge test.

Easy way without...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 03-08-2021, 07:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,851
Posted By idoco
We use these. They store flat and take up less...

We use these. They store flat and take up less room than a jerry can.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0756ZLZ1Q/
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